RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Tuesday, December 10.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig.
RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa will be one of seven UEFA Champions League matches played in the late slot on December 10 as the 34th placed team will host the team in ninth place.
The hosts will enter this match on the back of a mixed run of form. Having lost three games on the bounce in November, they have bounced back with two wins in their last two games. They conceded a worrying 10 goals in those three defeats, but have shown great signs of revival by scoring five and keeping two clean sheets in their last two matches. Having lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in their last UCL outing, Leipzig will look to perform better in their next match.
Villa, on the other hand, will enter their next match on the back of a similar stuttering run of form. They secured two draws and fell to one defeat, before winning each of their last two matches. They have scored a total of six goals in their last five games and have conceded six as well, as they search for consistency in their results. They defeated Brentford 3-1 before defeating Southampton 1-0 in their last match.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
RB Leipzig Team News
Manager Marco Rose fielded a full-strength lineup in their 1-0 defeat against Inter in their last UCL outing. He will look to do the same in the next match but will be without quite a few first-teamers. Yussuf Poulsen, David Raum, Xavi Simons, and Castello Lukeba, among others, will be out with injuries for the foreseeable future and will miss the next match.
Aston Villa Team News
Manager Unai Emery, too, went with a strong lineup in his team’s last UCL game which was a goalless draw against Juventus. Since then, the club have had just one additional injury concern to join Jacob Ramsey, as Leon Bailey picked up a knock in their win against Southampton and could be out for the next game. The rest should be all available for selection.
Predicted Lineups
RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Peter Gulasci.
Defenders: Nicolas Seiwald, Willi Orban (C), Lutsharel Geetruida.
Midfielders: Benjamin Henrichs, Christoph Baumgartner, Arthur Vermeeren, Amadou Haidara, Antonio Nusa.
Forwards: Benjamin Sesko, Lois Openda.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.
Defenders: Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen.
Midfielders: Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn (C).
Forwards: Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins.
RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have faced off just twice prior to their upcoming match in the Champions League. However, both those games were Friendlies and lacked a competitive edge, as Aston Villa won one and RB Leipzig won one.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 01/08/24 | Leipzig 2-0 Aston Villa | Friendly |
| 03/08/19 | Leipzig 1-3 Aston Villa | Friendly |
Key Players to Watch
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
The towering striker has been the leading contributor for his team so far in this year’s Champions League. He has scored three goals so far in the competition and will look to add to that tally as he leads the line alongside Lois Openda. The next game will present a decent opportunity to get on the scoresheet as well.
Jhon Duran (Aston Villa)
The Colombian forward started in the game against Southampton but drew a blank in that match. Having already scored twice in the Champions League this season, Duran will look to add to that tally with a strong performance in the next game. His goals would also be helpful for his team as they fight for direct qualification to the next round.
RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa Prediction
Since their past meetings were both friendlies, those are not enough to predict the upcoming match. However, going by the kind of form both teams have been in, they will both look to make the most out of the next game, which could end in a draw.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-1 Aston Villa
Where to watch RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Germany | DAZN, Amazon Prime |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa?
A. RB Leipzig will host Aston Villa on Tuesday, December 10 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa?
A. RB Leipzig 1-1 Aston Villa.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa?
A. Aston Villa have won one and RB Leipzig have won one of the two meetings.